Assistant Project Manager

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Job Overview

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in accordance with Best Practices. This position will work with the external and internal project teams to facilitate project documentation and delivery requirements and ensure effective communication and progress through the administration and coordination of projects. The APM will assist the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Superintendents in multiple components of the project. APMs are expected to maintain exceptional working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors and assist in the review and tracking of project activities, including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents. All aspects of the APM’s work will be performed in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the Project Team.

 

Responsibilities for Assistant Project Manager
   
•    Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
•    Work closely with Project Manager on daily tasks
•    Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
•    Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
•    Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
•    Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
•    Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
•    Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
•    Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
•    Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Assistant Project Manager

•    Associate Degree from a two-year college or technical school
•    Minimum of 2 years of construction project management and/or 5 years construction experience.
•    Estimating experience, with the majority of that time spent on large multifamily and commercial projects
•    Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license
•    Proficient with technologies and applications used in business and on construction sites, including MS Office and email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling software

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:
•    401(k)
•    Dental insurance
•    Health insurance
•    Vision insurance
Schedule:
•    8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
 

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